- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Tom Shatel: Shorter dimensions could bring balance to TDA Park
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:54 pm to TheDoc
Posted on 6/20/13 at 4:54 pm to TheDoc
quote:
The problem is, these aren't major-leaguers at the CWS.
I liken it to two major differences between the NFL/College.
Imagine going to your bowl game and playing the field with the same width in hash marks, but the narrower NFL goal posts, or requiring two feet in bounds for receptions.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 5:19 pm to Golfer
quote:
I liken it to two major differences between the NFL/College.
Imagine going to your bowl game and playing the field with the same width in hash marks, but the narrower NFL goal posts, or requiring two feet in bounds for receptions.
This comparison makes absolutely no sense. In baseball all of the constants are remaining the same. The plate is still 17 inches wide. The mound is 60 feet 6 inches away and the bases are 90 feet apart. The outfield dimensions aren't identical in any 2 parks.
You are talking about actual rule changes with the narrower goal posts and 2 feet in bounds rule. There are specific rules on how wide the goal posts are. There are no rules or guidelines on how deep the OF fence has to be. Your comparison is like saying the CWS decides to use a 14 inch home plate, instead of 17 inches.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 6:33 pm to Golfer
quote:
Imagine going to your bowl game and playing the field with the same width in hash marks, but the narrower NFL goal posts, or requiring two feet in bounds for receptions.
Then I would be a high schooler suddenly playing a college football game.
College/NCAA goal posts measure 18 feet, 6 inches wide (the same as the NFL)
This isn't the 1980's or high school. The old NCAA goal posts were ridiculous like the old bats.
Posted on 6/21/13 at 3:00 am to Golfer
Narrower goal posts? What are you talking about Golfer.. It isn't 1990 anymore.
People talking about the ball seams being lower to reduce drag are also forgetting one point.. The ball won't be as easy to grip so pitchers will have less control and everyone won't look like an all American. It's kind of a joke that so many pitchers have ERAs in the low 2s or in the 1s. Also with so many team ERAs being below 3.
The decrease in grip will mean more hittable pitches.
People talking about the ball seams being lower to reduce drag are also forgetting one point.. The ball won't be as easy to grip so pitchers will have less control and everyone won't look like an all American. It's kind of a joke that so many pitchers have ERAs in the low 2s or in the 1s. Also with so many team ERAs being below 3.
The decrease in grip will mean more hittable pitches.
This post was edited on 6/21/13 at 3:01 am
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News